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There’s something to be said about the abstract side of grief. I was reading a book this morning called Mistaken Identity. It’s a story about two families from Indiana whose daughters’ identity were swapped, thus forcing one family to bury who they believed to be their daughter, while their actual child lay comatose, in the … Continue reading The Reality of What It’s Like to Lose Your Mom

I often feel like those around me hate me. I don’t live up to this “traditional bridal” role, and it often makes me feel worse on top of how shitty I already feel. When my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer at the age of 55 in 2011, it never occurred to me … Continue reading Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Motherless Bride

My mom was the perfect example. International Women's Day is meant to be celebrated the way we celebrate someone's life who has passed on. After someone leaves, all we're left to think about is the impact that they left behind; their imprint...on our hearts, on our minds, on who we've become despite whatever adversary their … Continue reading International Women’s Day

This article has originally been published on Thought Catalog * Every day is a reminder that you’re no longer here. When I have a funny story to tell, you’re no longer here to listen. When I have a question about filing my taxes, or how to deal with a grumpy client, or help deciding which … Continue reading “Every Day Is A Reminder That You’re No Longer Here.”